Oxbridge AI Challenge

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 ZERO Founders Network - University of Oxford 𝐟𝐨𝐫 their 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 '𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'     𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: February 27, 2025  𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:00 – 7:00 PM  𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Oxford Martin School (34 Broad St, Oxford)  𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eEm5vZjZ 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Assessing the Feasibility of a Zero-Carbon Energy System Through the Lens of Material Sciences The panel will explore the crucial role of materials in enabling a zero-carbon energy system, featuring insights from industry and academic leaders in energy storage, battery technologies, and climate-tech innovation. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 & 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 Prof David Howey – Professor of Engineering at University of Oxford, specialising on energy storage systems. Dr Shelley Brown – Board Member of CellMine, working on innovative battery recycling and materials recovery. Karandeep Singh Langford Bhogal –Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) at Oxford Science Enterprises, focused on scaling climate-tech solutions. Dr Pascal Kaienburg – CTO & Co-Founder of TerraChange Solar, developing commercial organic PV solutions. Motoaki Sumi – CEO & Co-Founder of Ascension, technology for recovering critical minerals from volcanoes. Moderator: Imogen Bhogal – Clean technology expert, chief content officer of FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐭! Are you a startup founder, researcher, or innovator in climate-tech? We’re offering three open mic slots (3-min pitch + 2-min Q&A) for participants to:  👉Pitch a business idea  👉Attract supporters & collaborators  👉Share cutting-edge research insights  👉Discuss key challenges in climate-tech 📌 Register your interest by 𝐅𝐞𝐛 25: https://lnkd.in/efi5Xs-c Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of energy materials. See you there! Connect directly with the ZERO Founders Network - University of Oxford: Paul Shearing, Chris Morton, Motoaki Sumi, Marcel Seger The The ZERO Institute - University of Oxford of Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford, School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, Department of Materials, University of Oxford

📣 Good morning everyone! 🚀 Oxbridge AI Challenge x Cambridge University Entrepreneurs x Singapore Management University brings you the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition. A unique opportunity for tech and deep tech founders to compete for #US$2.5M in prizes and win a fully sponsored trip to Singapore as one of the top 50 startups. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th February 📍 Venue: Elena Hall, Jesus College Cambridge 🔗 Sign up: https://lu.ma/wptng9pt What to Expect: > Info session on the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) – one of Asia’s most prestigious startup competitions, named after Singapore’s first Prime Minister and a gateway to global funding & partnerships. > Insights from MirZyme Therapeutics, a past winner sharing their experience. > Co-founder matchmaking – Joshua Lim Y. will be hosting this session to connect technical and non-technical co-founders! > Networking & Free Drinks – connect with AI, cloud, urban tech, clean energy, and deep tech founders. If you're at the MVP stage or beyond, this is your chance to take your startup to the next level. Join us to learn how to scale globally. 🔗 More details on LKYGBPC: https://lkygbpc.smu.edu.sg #Entrepreneurship #Deeptech #Startups #Networking #Cambridge #Singapore #LKYGBPC Follow us on Oxbridge AI Challenge to get the new updates of our work ahead, Co-founder Match-making Events, and so Much More. You can also reach out directly to our President Udai D. and our Vice-president Francisco Morejón if you'd like to join the network or collaborate in any way.

🚀 Good Morning Everyone🚀 We’re delighted to be invited to an incredible event at Jesus College Oxford, bringing together experts and leaders in our ecosystem to connect and discuss the future of AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship! 🤖 📅 Thursday, 13 February 📍 Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub, Jesus College This University-wide Innovation & Entrepreneurship in AI Mixer will feature: 🎤 Expert panel discussions on AI integration, industry challenges, and future opportunities 💡 Insights from top thought leaders on navigating the AI revolution 🤝 A networking reception to connect with Oxford’s vibrant innovation ecosystem 🔹 Meet the Speakers: 🌍 Mo Tanweer – AI macroeconomic trends & global risks 🚀 Umbar Shakir – Hype vs. Reality in AI & emerging tech 🏗 Toby Velte, PhD – The practical realities of AI in company building The panel will be moderated by Saran Davies, PhD, HealthTech investor at THENA Capital. ✨Special shoutout to Eve Bodniece for the invitation and for her incredible work in bringing together the community and ecosystem at the University of Oxford to think about the future of AI & entrepreneurship! 💡 Join the conversation, gain insights, and expand your network! 👉 Register now, for free: https://lnkd.in/eD6Vg4ax See you there! 🚀💬 #AI #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Oxford

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🚀 Masterclass Marathon: February AI Entrepreneurship Series! 🎓 This February, we’re bringing three powerhouse masterclasses to founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts. First up? A Legal Fundraising AMA with none other than James Homan, Corporate Partner at Taylor Wessing. Expect every Monday at 5pm UK 🇬🇧 time someone world-class! ✨ Legal Fundraising AMA with James Homan 📅 Feb 10th, 5PM (UK) 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4aQbNtU James is Taylor Wessing's #1 ranked VC Partner, and he’s ready to break down: 💰 Convertible loans – how and when to use them 📄 Term sheets – what really matters? ❓ Your burning legal questions – get expert answers on the spot! James has guided startups from pre-seed to IPO, advising founders, VC investors, and growth companies across tech and life sciences. Whether you're raising your first round or structuring a late-stage deal, this is the session to sharpen your fundraising strategy. 🔥 Don’t miss out – register now! https://bit.ly/4aQbNtU #AI #Startups #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Fundraising #LegalInsights Follow us on Oxbridge AI Challenge to get the new updates of our Masterclasses, Co-founder Matchmaking Events, and so Much More. You can also reach out directly to our President Udai D. and our Vice-president Francisco Morejón if you'd like to join the network or collaborate in any way.

🙌 Happy Wednesday everyone! 🚀 Female Founder Forum at Oxford this Friday! Excited to share this incredible event: xWAVES Female Founder Forum, sponsored by Oxford Seed Fund! 🎉 📅 February 7th, 2-6 PM 📍 Saïd Business School An afternoon filled with insights from 80+ female (-identifying) founders, researchers, and investors—a must-attend for anyone passionate about startups, venture capital, and innovation! Meet a founder, investor, or researcher every 5 minutes—a golden opportunity to expand your network and gain invaluable insights! 🔗 Limited slots—apply now! (Scan the QR code on the flyer!) #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #Networking #Entrepreneurship #Oxford #Startups

🌟 Empowering AI Entrepreneurship in Oxford and Cambridge: The Oxbridge AI Challenge Journey 🌟 We are deeply thankful to our great friend Ersoy Erkazanci for recording this podcast with our President Udai D. and Vice-President Francisco Morejón! We're thrilled to share the incredible impact and journey of the Oxbridge AI Challenge, an initiative uniting the brightest entrepreneurial minds from Oxford and Cambridge to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges using AI innovation. 🚀 This year, we welcomed 220+ startups, hosted 150+ pitches, and saw 10 outstanding finalists showcase their groundbreaking ideas. These startups are reshaping industries and inspiring the future. 💡 Key Highlights: 💬 Community-driven mentorship: Over 110 hours of mentorship and masterclasses by industry leaders. 🌟 A platform for first-time founders, seasoned innovators, and AI enthusiasts to connect, learn, and grow. 🔑 Our Mission: To foster a collaborative, values-driven ecosystem where innovation thrives and dreams become reality. 💭 What’s next? We’re building an accelerator program, advanced support systems, and a thriving AI community. 🎉 Huge thanks to all our partners and sponsors, including: Microsoft & Microsoft for Startups 🖥️ Digital Realty 💻 Stability AI 🤖 Taylor Wessing ⚖️ Keltie 🧠 HV Capital 💰 Marcho Partners 🏢 🌍 We're proud of startups like: Ignota Labs JRE Regfyl Decima2 Demetria Ltd innex.ai Gyre Energy Omniscient JoltSynsor(Techstars '24) Zero 1   DirectEd Development ...and many more making waves in AI and entrepreneurship! 📣 To hear more about our journey, the founders and our collaborators listen to this fantastic podcast #CatchoftheWeek: https://lnkd.in/eTWBYc7z Let’s keep growing, innovating, and making an impact together. 🌟 #AIInnovation #OxbridgeAI #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration #FutureOfAI Feel free to connect with us here on LinkedIn or drop us an email at team@oxbrigeaix.uk to learn more or get involved!

🚀 Thank you Andrew Gaule for the interview! 🎙️✨ In order to serve our community better, we work with our trusted #Community #Heroes, who are judges, mentors, and experts in our ecosystem; we have the great honor and pleasure of working with Andrew Gaule, CEO of Aimava Ltd! We are thrilled to share Andrew's latest podcast featuring our President Udai D. and Vice-President Francisco Morejón, diving into the Oxbridge AI Challenge—an AI entrepreneurial hub bridging Oxford & Cambridge! 🤖 Oxbridge-AIx is shaping the future of AI innovation, empowering startups, and building a thriving ecosystem for aspiring entrepreneurs. 🚀💡 Listen now on Gaule's Question Time—available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more! 🎧👇 🔗 Podcast Link: https://lnkd.in/d8F2xUTM #AI #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #OxbridgeAI #TechEcosystem #Podcast Special thanks to our trusted partners, you are making it happen: Cambridge University Entrepreneurs, Oxford Artificial Intelligence Society, Microsoft for Startups, Microsoft, Digital Realty, Keltie, Taylor Wessing, Stability AI, HV Capital, Oxford Seed Fund, and the Rutland Foundation (Chris Byrne and Harry Lyons) 🙋♂️💰 We are officially open to #sponsorships and #partnerships for this 2025! If you'd like to join in this incredible journey 🚀 and would like to support us in our mission to identify and champion Oxbridge AI start-ups and become a sponsor to get access to our pitch #deck, all our sponsorship benefits, and join our growing community of Oxford and Cambridge AI entrepreneurs send us an email at: team@oxbridgeaix.uk You can also reach out directly to our President Udai D. and our Vice-president Francisco Morejón if you'd like to join the network or collaborate in any way! For more updates on our work Follow Oxbridge AI Challenge here: https://lnkd.in/dX5bMgXJ

🚀 Exciting Event taking place in Oxford in February ETH Oxford 2025! Haven't heard about this incredible event? Take a look at last year's highlights: https://bit.ly/40uAgQG As community partners supporting the AI Bounty Tracks focused on decentralized and privacy-preserving technologies. This event has been a proven launchpad for innovative projects. Many participants from last year's event, who are community members have shared that they found it incredibly valuable and fulfilling. ⚔️ What to Expect: Join hundreds of developers from Cambridge and Oxford Work with industry leaders:  * Flock.io - Trusted by NHS London  * Torus Network - Pioneers in autonomous agents  * HomeDAO - $1.4B in incubated companies 💼 What’s in it for you? 💰 £100k+ in Prizes 🍕 All Meals Included 🏡 Free Accommodation 📍 Oxford Maths Institute 🗓️ Feb 7th (18:00) to Feb 9th (16:00) 🎟️ £0 Admission Fee 🔗Register at: https://bit.ly/3PJDsmy #ETHOxford #CommunityInnovation #AIHackathon #OxbridgeAIX For any questions contact: Thomas Stone and Joshua Lim Y. 🙌 See you in Oxford 🙌

🚀 Spotlighting "The Best Bootstrapped Start-Up" from the Oxbridge AI Challenge 2024: Meet Baituljannah.ai! 🚀 We’re excited to share the incredible journey of Baituljannah.ai, a matchmaking app leveraging AI to foster meaningful, lasting relationships. 💍 Baituljannah’s Mission: Tackling the challenge of high divorce rates, this innovative platform uses a proprietary AI-powered algorithm to match couples based on 21 compatibility factors. With plans to integrate psychology and personality assessments, they’re redefining how connections are made for deeper, more sustainable relationships. Key Achievements ✅ 1.2 million registered users and counting! ✅ Successfully assisted over 30,000 couples in getting married and starting their journey together. ✅Facilitated over 170,000 serious and meaningful relationships. ✅ Co-founder Dr. Hasifi recognized on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The Team Behind Baituljannah 💡 Noor Syakirah (Co-Founder): Engineering graduate from St Hugh's College, Oxford, Syakirah is passionate about blending technology with meaningful human impact. 🤖 Dr. Wan Hasifi Amin, M.D. (Co-Founder): An AI visionary with a focus on relationship science, Dr. Hasifi leads the innovation at Baituljannah. ❤️ Wan Nuradila Huda W. (Co-Founder): Driving operational excellence, Adila ensures the app runs smoothly for its growing community. Support Their Vision 1️⃣ Join the Team: They’re looking for experts in psychology, AI, and user experience design. 2️⃣ Partner Up: Opportunities are open for collaboration with organizations focused on mental health and relationship counseling. 3️⃣ Spread the Word: Help amplify their mission by sharing this post and inviting others to explore their platform. 4️⃣ Investment: You can #support them by introducing the team to #investors and helping them raise investment. Founder’s Note "Working with Udai and the Oxbridge AI X team has been invaluable. Their mentorship on fundraising strategies and connecting us with the right networks has been a game-changer." 🌐 Learn more about Baituljannah’s mission: Website: https://baituljannah.ai/ 🖼️ Follow their journey: Baituljannah.ai 👏 Join us in celebrating Baituljannah.ai as they continue to transform lives through innovation. 📩 Interested in supporting Oxbridge AI’s X mission of championing groundbreaking start-ups? Contact us at team@oxbridgeaix.uk. Reach out directly to our President Udai D. or to our Vice President Francisco Morejón if you'd like to learn more about the Oxbridge AI Challenge community. Stay tuned—more success stories on the way! 🚀